The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center is looking for a new full-time staff member.

The Community Engagement Specialist position is an opportunity for a community-minded, creative, and resourceful individual to bring their strong interpersonal and project management skills to an organization with an incredible mission and staff. We are looking for someone with their finger on the pulse of the Greater Boston community, a people-person with outstanding collaboration and communication skills.

About the position

The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for increasing the capacity of communities to respond to and prevent sexual violence. This includes building and strengthening relationships with community groups, organizations, and community leaders. Our ideal candidate will inspire and mobilize communities to further BARCC’s mission of ending sexual violence through healing and social change. The Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with the Community Awareness and Prevention Services (CAPS) team to ensure that the strategy being implemented is effective, efficient and meeting program goals.

 

Qualifications

·         Minimum of two years experience in sexual violence, education, public health, community organizing or related field.

·         Strong knowledge of sexual violence prevention in communities and intersection

with other forms of violence and oppression

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

·         Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

·         From the Boston area and/or highly knowledgeable of the communities in and surrounding Boston, MA strongly preferred

·         Some nights and weekends required

·         Must be committed to BARCC’s mission and philosophy

·         BARCC strives to represent the community we serve and strongly encourages qualified candidates who are bilingual, bicultural, people of color, people with disabilities and/or LGBTQ to apply for this position.

 

Starting Salary Range

$36,000 - $40,000, commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits package, including health, dental, vacation, sick time and other coverage options.

BARCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, age, disability, mental illness, genetic status or predisposition, sexual orientation, marital status, active military status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.